Huge search in Outback for missing boy
The family of a preschooler missing from an Outback homestead face an agonising wait for news as the search for the boy enters its fifth day.
CCTV images of missing Christchurch teen released
CCTV images of missing Christchurch teen released
Two images showing the last time Christchurch 17-year-old Marley was seen have been released as the search for the missing teen focuses on the coastline near Godley Head.
Car spiked after Dunedin disorder incident
Car spiked after Dunedin disorder incident
Police have spiked a car and arrested the driver after a disorder incident in Sawyers Bay this morning.
Car ends up in ditch after failed overtaking
Car ends up in ditch after failed overtaking
An overtaking manoeuvre gone wrong a driver crashing into a ditch north of Waikouaiti, police say.
Teen spotted wearing allegedly stolen clothing
Teen spotted wearing allegedly stolen clothing
A fashion-forward Dunedin teenager was arrested wearing the clothing he had allegedly stolen from properties in Castle St.
Arrests made after police break up Octagon fight
Arrests made after police break up Octagon fight
Four people, including a teenager, were arrested after police broke-up a fight in the Octagon yesterday afternoon.
New fire trucks don't fit important rescue gear
New fire trucks don't fit important rescue gear
The country's newest fire trucks can not be used at rescues because they are too small to fit all the lifesaving gear they need to carry.
Ukraine warns of critical situation at nuclear plant
Ukraine warns of critical situation at nuclear plant
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says the situation at the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power station has become critical.
Still no sign of former Dunedin woman
Still no sign of former Dunedin woman
The Dunedin family of a woman who went missing in Auckland more than a month ago say there's been no sightings and no bank movements since she disappeared.
Man in court over critical injury assault
Man in court over critical injury assault
A man will appear in court today charged with causing grievous bodily harm after a person was critically injured at a Christchurch property.
Psychologist and TV presenter Nigel Latta dies
Psychologist and TV presenter Nigel Latta dies
Psychologist and TV presenter Nigel Latta has died after living with cancer, it's been reported on his official Facebook page.
Govt stops short of major energy reform
Govt stops short of major energy reform
The government has indicated it is willing to back major electricity projects with fresh investment, though the questions of what, when, or how much remain unanswered.
At least 20 dead after 6.9 quake hits central Philippines
At least 20 dead after 6.9 quake hits central Philippines
At least 20 people were killed and dozens injured following a powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake in the Philippines.
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Attack prevented by live video call
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Attack prevented by live video call
An attack by an enraged Dunedin man was thwarted when he realised he was being captured on video, a court has heard.
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Dog complaints, impounds down: council
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Dog complaints, impounds down: council
Give Fido a bone — Dunedin’s dogs are behaving better than before.
Biker loses control
Biker loses control
A Dunedin man was transported to hospital after his motorbike "slid out from underneath him" mid-ride.
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‘So much potential’ plan could unlock
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‘So much potential’ plan could unlock
A blueprint for investment and growth in Dunedin is designed "to create a bit of Fomo" among investors outside the city, a business leader says.
March of the seasons
March of the seasons
Models present creations by designer Anthony Vaccarello as part of his spring-summer 2026 women's ready-to-wear collection show for the fashion house Yves Saint Laurent
Voter turnout tracking well
Voter turnout tracking well
Dunedin and Queenstown voter turnout is trailing that of other southern councils with less than two weeks until polls close.
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‘Nervous’ about new quake rules
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‘Nervous’ about new quake rules
Dunedin has a lot to lose if proposed rule changes regarding earthquake-prone buildings are unsuitable, a heritage advocate says.